Sheila Blake

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.